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Apple Time Capsule Model A1254: Stripped 2 of the screws on the bottom case.

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:18:40 -0700

What size are the replacements and where to purchase?

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Weird behavior after HDD replacement

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:44:24 -0700

Hi !

To keep it short, I got a 5G AP Time Capsule for several years now. Until recently the TC was working like a charm with the original 2To Seagate HDD.

I bought first a 12TB HDD (Seagate Exos X16) to replace the 2TB that was on the TC. I have tested the disk before mounting it on Windows (CrystalDiskInfo) and also on MacOS (DriveDX/Disk Utility/Disk Drill Disk Tool). All seems to be clear. I have done it several time because of the noise that was weird to me (but it has been a while since I din't heard a HDD scratching).

Well, the mounting was done smoothly and the configuration also. Btw I configured it as follow :
- Static Internet connexion with assign IP
- Wireless OFF, I don't need it
- Network mode is bridge
- Extra details : TC is plugged with c5e ethernet cable and I am using Catalin (10.15.7)

Now, the issue... Its driving me crazy because I can't manage to isolate the cause. Everything seems to work "just fine" (LED is full green) but when I am launching the first save (~550Go), the TC is rebooting randomly. It could happen around 100Go or at the beginning. So since few days, I wasn't able to complete the first save.
The weirdest thing, and this is where I am totally lost, is than every time the TC is rebooting, is making my router reboot aswell... So I am loosing WAN in top of that. How is that possible ? Like if it was the opposite of magic packet...

Here is what I have tried so far :
- Factory reset several time the TC . Turning the Wifi On, DHCP Internet. Erasing the disk. Doing it only with a ethernet cable between my MBPro and the TC. Résultat = NOK. Same issue.

Here is what I am going to try :
- Putting back the original disk to see if the issue is still happening. If yes, I am going to send back the drive.

If anyone has already encounter this issue and know any details about that, it will be appreciated. Thank you very much for your help.

⟐ Edited by author December 25, 2023 at 10:44 MST

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Replaced Drive but still Reporting Error

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:12:08 -0700

My Airpot Time capsule reported a drive error so I replaced the existing 3TB. With an 8TB WD Red Plus, which by all accounts should work. However I still get the drive error report. Using Airport Utility I clicked on erase drive and nothing seems to happen and the drive error report still shows. I did break the connector for the LED off the PCB but I would think it will run without the LED. Any idea how I can move forward?

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: My capusch is sad

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:12:29 -0700

With a Bürobiege it just blinked

AirPort Time Capsule Model A1409: Actually an A1355, has anyone replaced the HDD with a new WB 2TB

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:39:57 -0700

Hi I have a A1355 time capsule and the HDD has died, I purchased a WD20EZBX to replace internal drive, its current draw is less so I figured it would work, but it wont format, every time i get to the “internal drive need repair” menu the time capsule shuts down

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Reset Button connector socket broke off

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:44:09 -0700

Hi there,

the connector socket of the reset button of My Time Capsule A1470 came off the board when I tried to get the connector out. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?

⟐ Commented January 02, 2021 at 16:44 MST

AirPort Time Capsule Model A1409: Airport Time Capsule yellow on solid

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:19:26 -0700

I have a 2TB Time Capsule from 2012 that has worked fine until now. The indicator light is solid yellow and when I use the Airport Utility, it says that it can not find the device on the network anymore. I have unplugged and replugged the unit and get the same result. Suggestions?

AirPort Time Capsule Model A1409: Do not turn on time capsule

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:34:19 -0700

My time capsule A1409 3TB, has problems with the ignition, I have to wait a while for it to turn on. I have to mobilize the ignition cable, both in the plug and in the connection of the device.

⟐ Commented July 31, 2019 at 16:34 MST

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Time Capsule makes weird Fan noise

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:17:13 -0700

Hey guys,

I got this Time Capsule and since a week it’s making weird noises during normal operation. It’s not the HDD because when I access it via my Computer it turns on and up normally. Also accessing and storing data works normally. So I assume that it’s someway the fan that’s either blocked or broken. The sound is like something is starting to turn and then it suddenly stops. I saw the tear down for the HDD but now for other modules.

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Looking for a status-led for my TC/Suche eine Status-Led für meine TC

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:14:55 -0700

Hello,

when replacing the fan, I broke the status led from the case. Now it is broken but it works as before.

Can someone tell me the spare part no. say or know where I can buy one?

I thank you in advance,

Best regards

Achim

Hallo,

beim Tausch des Lüfters habe ich die versehendlich Status-Led aus den Gehäuse gebrochen. Jetzt ist sie defekt aber sie funktioniert wie vorher.

Kann mir jemand die Ersatzteil-Nr. sagen oder weiß wo ich eine kaufen kann?

Ich Danke Euch im voraus,

viele Grüße

Achim

⟐ Edited by author March 11, 2018 at 2:14 MST

Apple Time Capsule Model A1254: How do I make the time capsule fan run permanently?

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 06:41:18 -0700

I have had my 1st Gen. 1TB time capsule from new and it has always run extremely hot. It concerned me initially, but I have to say it has lasted ten years before the PSU failed, much to my surprise, I expected HDD trouble first owing to the high temps. Whilst waiting for a new PSU to enable me to get the data off the old HDD, I managed to pick up a 4th Gen. 2TB time capsule and it runs much much cooler. This makes me wonder if the old fan was working properly. Is there any way to check if it is running? Or is there a simple way to make it run permanently? Thanks for any help.

Further to my initial question I have now received the new PSU and fitted it, and very quickly after powering up it gets hot like it always did - much hotter than the newer 4th Gen. time capsule. I was able to recover all my data from the HDD so that was still fine, but I haven't been able to work out if the cooling fan runs or not. No one any ideas? Thanks.

⟐ Edited by author February 24, 2018 at 6:41 MST

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: How to take off this cable?

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:08:58 -0700

How to take off this cable? mine was broken when I tried to insert back the drive so I will purchase this also but I can't figure how to remove the black plastic cover on it to take it off

⟐ Commented September 01, 2017 at 15:08 MST

AirPort Time Capsule A1470: Rear Cable (WAN/Ethernet) indicators not stable.

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:46:45 -0700

HI,

My Airport Extreme time capsule though the front indicator displays Amber, there are no stable Led indicators glowing at the rear cable inputs .

Once the power is switched on the lights glow green and go dark...

Would this be an issue of Power Supply unit

Tried Apple Support to no avail..

thanks

Apple Time Capsule: The light is off and when I plug it in, it makes a whooshing noise

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:27:50 -0700

Not had back ups for 17 days.

Any ideas?